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The Invasion was an eight part Doctor Who story made and transmitted in 1968. Written by Derrick Sherwin (from a story by Kit Pedler) it starred Patrick Troughton as the second Doctor. At the helm was Douglas Camfield, one of popular television's most maverick and talented directors in the 1960s and 1970s. The music was composed by Don Harper, the third Australian emigre composer (after Ron Grainer and Dudley Simpson) to work on the programme.The master tape of the music for 'The Invasion' was lost soon after transmission, but Harper retained a 7? ips 'composer's copy' that forms the basis of this release. Additionally, the score was augmented by extensive use of electronic sounds by Brian Hodgson of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

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Great soundtrack! 'The Invasion' is a great story, and not only due to how it's written (the late great Derrick Sherwin), or how it's directed (the late great Douglas Camfield) or acted by the regulars and guest cast, but the incidental music (by the late great Don Harper) complements the whole story in considerable style. This is a wonderful Doctor Who soundtrack CD and one of my favourites. Mark Aryes has successfully compiled and restored Harper's original work to a high standard. It all makes for fantastic listening. 10/10

Can't find a single thing to complain about on this release :) All the extant incidental music and a large dollop of radiophonic workshop special sounds for this Dr Who serial, remastered with skill and presenting in a lovingly designed and informative CD package.The music is cool 60s thriller type stuff (with cimbalom!) and Brian Hodgson's radiophonics are frankly astounding in places.A feast for Doctor Who geeks and lovers of sound design.

I always preferred the weird and otherworldly music used in sixties Doctor Who. This fantastic album has that eclectic mix but it also has got a spy / secret agent vibe to some of the material. There's a booklet included with some photos from the serial and some information about the composer Don Harper. Another great release from Silver Screen Records.